UN Security Seat: Canada Rallies Ooni Of Ife For Support, Spends $120m (Photos)

The government of the Canada has intensified her efforts in the contest for the membership of the Security Council in the United Nations by urging the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, to rally Nigeria and other African countries to support the country in her bid for the influential UN seat with a promise to continue treating Africans as valued stakeholders and friends of Canada...

20-year-old Mom Exchanges Her 2-month-old Baby For Rice, Cement And N200k *

The Imo State Police Command has paraded a 20-year-old mom, Chioma Fidelis, who confessed to exchanging her two months old son, Favour Fidelis, for half a bag of rice, six chairs, cement and N200,000 cash alongside her accomplice, Chidimma Unakalamba...

Phone Thief Caught By Security Agents In Agbor (Pics) *

According to a report by Suleiman,a phone thief was caught yesterday by Agbor security.He wrote...

'This is agbor local security outfit they nabbed a 26years old boy yesterday father of 2 for stealing an infinix phone'.

Photo : Small street child climbs up a vehicle on the highway to wipe off dust *

A small street child climbed up a commercial taxi to wipe the dust off the wind screen in traffic jam at the Wandegeya traffic lights junction in Kampala, Uganda  

Photo * :Four friends gang rape a female student in Ondo State, record the crime and threaten her with charms if she reports them

The Ondo State Police Command have arrested four undergraduate students for alleged gang rape of a female student of the Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) in the state.

The  suspects were identified as Olakunle Adetuyi, Timilehin Akinola, Tobi Olagbaju and Adebisi Adeyemi, all aged between 24 and 26. A fifth  culprit, Eric Nwage, is still at large.

"I Will Release 11 Damaging Pictures Of Sick President Buhari" * – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has dismissed a statement credited to Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo that ailing recuperating President Muhammadu Buhari is hale and hearty after a visit to the latter in the United Kingdom...

"Jesus Christ" Image Appears At A Church In Ikorodu, See What Residents Did Next *

An image of 'Jesus Christ' on the wall of Holy Ghost Fire Apostolic Church located at Ogunse Estate in Ikorodu, Lagos has attracted a lot of residents in the area.

According to reports, the alleged silhouette of Jesus Christ appeared after a heavy rainfall on Saturday and it has invited at least 400 worshippers daily since then.

Journalist Orunsolu Mutiin Survives Accident After His Car Was Crushed In Lagos Traffic. Photos

A journalist with Enradio, Mr. Orunsolu Mutiin, is filled with thanks after escaping from an auto accident unhurt when an articulated vehicle crushed into his car yesterday, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Obanikoro bus stop on Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

Photo: 23-year-old man arrested for raping his 58-year-old mother *

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a 23-year-old man for raping his 58-year-old mother. According to Police report, the suspect raped his mum at her home in Ekuthuleni locality, Elliot on 3rd July 2017. After the dreadful act, he fled the area and couldn’t be traced.

5 Years On , Paul And Peter Okoye Remember Their Late Mum *

The mother of Paul and Peter Okoye of P-Square fame, Mrs. Josephine Okoye died five hours after a heart surgery in an Indian hospital at about 11pm on Wednesday, July 11th 2012.

Five years after, the famous twins remember their mother and penned a touching tribute to her on social media

Lere Olayinka, drinks alcohol with his friends to celebrate Ali Modu Sheriff's defeat at the Supreme court *

Earlier today, the Supreme Court ruled that Ahmed Makarfi is the authentic National Chairman of PDP. To celebrate the defeat of the party's factional leader, Ali Modu Sheriff at the apex court, Governor Ayo Fayose's media aide, Lere Olayinka, popped some bottles of alcoholic wine with his friends in Ekiti. He shared the photos online with the caption

Like Dammy Krane, Nollywood actress, Lola Margaret arrested for credit card fraud in US *

A few weeks back, Nigerian singer Dammy Krane was arrested in the US for credit card fraud.

Now, new reports claim that Nollywood actress, Lola Margaret has just been arrested in the United States for a similar crime.

Photos: When Fayose Arrived S’Court With His Vintage Benz *

Who says when you are a bit older you can’t flex? So according to Sahara Reporters, Gov. Ayodele Fayose rode his Mercedes Benz vintage to the Supreme Court where PDP’s chairmanship tussle ended this morning with his person, Makarfi emerging as the chairman of their party, PDP. More photos below...

I'm very scared of Badoo boys, I pray never to encounter them in my life - * Baba Suwe

Veteran comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe has reacted to the gruesome killings in Ikorodu by the dreaded group, Badoo. In a chat with Encomium, the actor who was born in Lagos and lives in Ikorodu, said the restless activities of the ritualist have turned the community into a dangerous place for people residing in the area as well as for visitors.

In some sense, Nigeria is fortunate to have Buhari as our leader- Acting president, Yemi Osinbajo *

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, says that Nigeria is fortunate in some sense to have a leader such as President Buhari. He said this when he spoke at the Quarterly Presidential Business Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday.

Yemi Osinbajo back from UK, to preside over FEC meeting

Yemi Osinbajo, arrived Nigeria this morning at about 5am after his visit to President Buhari in the UK yesterday. Osinbajo left Nigeria for the UK yesterday evening to meet with Buhari who invited him over. According to the Senior Special Assistant to Osinbajo on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, details of the meeting will be made known to Nigerians soon.

Pregnant mentally disabled woman spotted in Kano

A mentally disabled woman who is pregnant was spotted earlier today in Kano, I guess. It is not a new thing though. So many mentally disabled women on the streets of Nigeria are either pregnant or cradling children.

Here’s actress Adunni Ade and Gospel Singer Tope Alabi look without makeup *

So Actress Adunni Ade and Gospel Singer Tope Alabi bumped into each other with their no make-up face, and also posed for a selfie which they shared.

Still beautiful right? 

'Kidnappers should be publicly executed to serve as deterrent to others' - Governor Umahi *

With the case of Evans, the notorious kidnap kingpin still ongoing, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has suggested that 'Death Penalty' serves as the capital punishment for any arrested kidnapper in Nigeria. According to him, they should be publicly executed in other to serve as a deterrent to others.

Naira falls to N368 per Dollar at parallel market *

- The Naira has crashed against Dollar but stayed unchanged against Pound and Euro at parallel market

- This comes even as the Central Bank of Nigeria injected a total of $7.766 billion into the foreign exchange market since February

- The Naira crashed to N368/$1, one point above the previous rate of N367/$1 The Nigerian Naira on Tuesday, July 11, fell slightly against the American Dollar at the parallel market.

Fayose Meets Soldiers At A Checkpoint, Narrates How He Ran Away From Army. * PICS

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose having a tete-a-tete with Soldiers at the Ikere border this afternoon.

PHOTO: Two Men Caught Red Handed Having Sex In Kamba, Kebbi State *

A NairaNaijaNews reader has sent in a shocking report of two men caught red-handed having sex in Kamba, Kebbi state.

An older man, a senior nurse in at The General Hospital Kamba, Kebbi state (fat man in the photo) reportedly brought the young man from his home town to visit with him.

Senate Passes Bill On Compulsory Treatment Of Gunshots Victims

The Senate has passed a bill which seeks to establish a law that ensures that victims of gunshot wounds receive necessary treatment.

Passed on Tuesday, the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill, when signed into law will prevent medical workers from denying care to gunshot victims.

Ex- OAU VC Sent To Prison Over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud *

A former Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Anthony Elujoba, has been remanded in Ilesha Prisons after the bail application was dismissed.

Justice David Oladimeji of the Federal High Court in Ede, Osun State, ruled that Mr. Elujoba be remanded till July 19 when the case will be brought for hearing.

Photo: Anambra Police arrest 24-year-old mother who sold her 2 months old baby and bought a motorcycle *

Police detectives attached to Nnewi Division of the Anambra State Police Command on Saturday, July 8, arrested a 24-year-old mother Oluchi Emeobi, of Nnewi Ichi, Nnewi local government Area of the state. 

The suspect conspired with her 26 year old female friend ,Nchedoch Richard, of the same address  and sold her two months old baby to a woman popularly known as First Lady, who is now at large.

I Don’t Understand Why People Still Eat Isi Ewu (Goat Head) - Oluwo Oba Akanbi *

Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi is the controversial traditional ruler of Iwo, a community in Osun State. He is probably one of the most misunderstood traditional rulers in the country following the controversy that has trailed him. The flamboyant monarch whose title is the Oluwo of Iwoland, sees himself as revolutionary. In an interview with GBENGA ADERANTI, he explained his understanding of the traditional institution, why he is being criticised, his spiritual powers, among other issues.

NTA reporter shot dead by unknown gunmen in Benin *

A reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Benin City in Edo state, Lawrence Okojie, was shot dead by some unknown gunmen along Ogunola junction off Siluko road in Benin city on Saturday July 8th. ...

Photo: Fuel station manager killed by suspected armed robbers in Cross Rivers *

A Fuel station manager identified as Mr Sampson, has been killed by suspected armed robbers on Meza Filling Station along Calabar-Ugep-Ikom Highway in Ugep, Cross Rivers state today July 10th. He was attacked with what looked like matchets or axes as his body had cuts.

Photo: Woman murdered, dumped on top of a bridge in Delta State *

The body of an unidentified woman was found dumped on top of a bridge in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, today. Below is the report from Christian Onwugbolu:

See the hefty repair bill this guy got from his mechanic after his car got damaged in the Lekki flood *

Twitter user @I_Maf, said he received a bill of N953,000 from his mechanic to fix his Honda Accord Cross Tour car that got ruined in the flood that swept through Lekki over the weekend.

Suspected Robbers Including A Lady Who Stormed Home Of Surveyor General Arrested *

Suspected armed robbers who stormed the home of Nigeria's Surveyor General, have been arrested by officers attached to Cross River State Police Command ...

Queen Elizabeth Appoints First Black Equerry, A War Veteran From Ghana. Photos *

The Queen has picked the first black man to hold the role of equerry, one of the most important positions in the royal household.

Dani Alves Marries Joana Sanz In Secret Ibiza Wedding

Dani Alves has tied the knot with model Joana Sanz in a secret Ibiza wedding. Brazilian Alves took time out closing his move to Manchester City by getting married to his long-term girlfriend.

Olga Valerio Who Keeps Neighbours Awake With Noisy Sex With Byron Perez Forced To Confess After People Think It's Her Daughter, Dahiana

A woman who has been keeping neighbours awake with her noisy bedroom antics has outed herself after people thought it was her pregnant daughter.

Governor Fayose Recalls Six Out Of The 16 Sacked Commissioners *

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has recalled six out of the 16 sacked commissioners. The governor had last week dissolved the State Executive Council in a major decision.

'Abacha injected Yar’Adua with virus that killed him' - Former Pres. Obasanjo alleges *

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has alleged that former military dictator, Sani Abacha, injected a deadly virus into Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, an Army major general who served as his Chief of Staff, while the deceased, MKO Abiola and himself were in prison....

Two Ex-convicts Re-arrested For Robbery In Lagos * (photos)

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected robbers who specialise in attacking and robbing motorists and commuters in Mile 2 area of Lagos State. .

Photo: IGP dismisses four police officers for extorting N50k from a resident in Ogun *

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the dismissal of four police officers found guilty of extorting money from members of the police.

Photos: SA rapper AKA & his woman Bonang Matheba share a kiss at her 30th birthday party

Yesterday, South African media personality, Bonang Matheba, had her 30th birthday party and her man, AKA, was there to serenade her with some of his songs as well as show her massive support. See more photos from her beautiful and glamourous party after the cut..

Lagos state govt give reasons for the serious flood in Lekki, VI, Ikoyi, Lagos Island *

 Lagos state government has released a statement on the flood that ravaged some parts of the state particularly Lekki, VI and Lagos Island. According to the statement, blocked drainages caused by indiscriminate dumping of refuse is a major cause of the flood. The statement also adds that the Lagoon which is supposed to receive all the rain water is currently swollen. Read the statement after the cut...

"Black people are not humans in their eyes" Nigerian migrant recounts his terrible experience in Libya

A Nigerian migrant who was rescued from an EU-bound rubber boat in the Mediterranean Sea last year has described the ordeal he went through in Libya. 

22-year-old 'Otins' is one of the Nigerian migrants, who pass through Libya to what they hope is a better life in Europe. Speaking to MOAS last week, he claims that he had to leave Nigeria because of the crisis in the Niger Delta. 

'papa Ejima'- Psquare Peter Okoye & Wife Lola Congratulate Paul Over Twins *

Psquare Peter Okoye has congratulated his twin brother, Paul on the arrival of his twins - Nadia & Nathan Okoye.

Peter just shared this photo and said:

Ooni Of Ife, 4 Governors Lose Phones To Thieves At Gov Amosun's Daughter Wedding *

The traditional/church wedding of Ayomide Amosun, daughter of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun to Oladipupo Erewa, the son of Senior Special Assistant to president Buhari on Foreign Relations and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, took place in Ogun state yesterday.

Newly wed Nigerian woman kills American husband just to get his Insurance money but it backfires on her *

A newlywed Nigerian woman, 45 year old Uloma Curry-Walker, who was accused of soliciting her firefighter husband's murder in order to collect $100,000 in insurance money has been convicted of aggravated murder. ...